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Volvo V50 Owner's Manual

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    2005 v50 volvo 2 00 5 tp 7482 (english). At 0446. Printed in sweden, elanders infologistics väst ab, mölnlycke 2004 tp 7482 v o l v o v50 owner's manual web edition.

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    1 introduction dear volvo owner we hope you will enjoy many years of driving pleasure in your volvo. The car has been designed for the safety and comfort of you and your passengers. Volvo is one of the safest cars in the world. Your volvo has also been designed to satisfy all current safety and envi...

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    2 introduction owner’s manual a good way of getting to know your new car is to read the owner’s manual, ideally before your first journey. This will give you the oppor- tunity to familiarise yourself with new func- tions, to see how best to handle the car in dif- ferent situations, and to make the b...

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    3 volvo cars and the environment volvo cars and the environment our environmental philosophy quality, safety and environmental care are the three core values which guide all the activities of volvo cars. Volvo cars comply with strict international environmental stand- ards and are manufactured in so...

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    4 volvo cars and the environment volvo cars and the environment a volvo meets strict international environ- mental demands and delivers low fuel con- sumption to reduce emissions of greenhouse carbon dioxide. In terms of fuel economy, volvo cars are highly competitive in their respective segments. V...

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    5 contents instrument overview 7 safety 13 instruments and controls 37 climate control 65 interior 77 locks and alarm 91 starting and driving 103 wheels and tyres 135 car care 151 maintenance and service 157 infotainment system 181 technical data 209 v50 book w446.Book page 5 thursday, september 9, ...

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    6 v50 book w446.Book page 6 thursday, september 9, 2004 10:27 am.

  • Page 8: Instrument Overview

    7 instrument overview overview, left-hand drive car 8 overview, right-hand drive car 10 driver’s door control panel 12 v50 book w446.Book page 7 thursday, september 9, 2004 10:27 am.

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    8 instrument overview overview, left-hand drive car left-hand drive v50 book w446.Book page 8 thursday, september 9, 2004 10:27 am.

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    9 instrument overview 1. Steering wheel adjustment 2. Bonnet release 3. Control panel 4. Direction indicators, main beam, trip computer 5. Lighting, fuel filler flap opener 6. Door handle, central locking 7. Air vents in dashboard 8. Air vent for side window 9. Cruise control 10. Horn, airbag 11. Co...

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    10 instrument overview overview, right-hand drive car right-hand drive v50 book w446.Book page 10 thursday, september 9, 2004 10:27 am.

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    11 instrument overview 1. Switch for retrofitted accessory 2. Stc or dstc stability system 3. Electrical socket, cigarette lighter 4. Parking brake 5. Control panel 6. Glovebox 7. Door handle 8. Air vent for side window 9. Air vents in dashboard 10. Gear lever 11. Climate control 12. Controls for cl...

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    12 instrument overview driver’s door control panel 1. Blocking switch for rear power windows (standard) electric child locks (option) 2. Power windows 3. Door mirror, left-hand side 4. Door mirrors, setting 5. Door mirror, right-hand side v50 book w446.Book page 12 thursday, september 9, 2004 10:27 ...

  • Page 14: Safety

    13 safety seatbelts 14 airbags (srs) 17 activating/deactivating the airbag (srs) 20 side airbags (sips) 22 inflatable curtain (ic) 24 whips 25 when are the safety systems activated? 27 crash mode 28 inspecting the airbags and inflatable curtains 29 child safety 30 v50 book w446.Book page 13 thursday...

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    14 safety seatbelts tensioning the hip strap. The belt must be positioned low down. Always use a seatbelt heavy braking can have serious conse- quences if the seatbelts are not used. Ensure that all passengers use their seatbelts. Otherwise, rear seat passengers may be thrown forward against the bac...

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    15 safety seatbelt reminder 1 a symbol lights up in the roof console (above the rearview mirror) as a reminder that the seatbelts are not buckled up. A symbol also lights up on the combined instrument panel. If the car is stationary, the reminder is extin- guished after approximately six seconds. Fr...

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    16 safety seatbelts label on seatbelts with seatbelt tensioner seatbelt tensioner all the seatbelts (except the centre rear belt) are equipped with belt tensioners. A mechanism in the belt tensioner tightens the belt around the body in the event of a suffi- ciently violent collision. This provides m...

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    17 safety airbags (srs) airbag (srs) on the driver’s side the car has an srs airbag (supplemental restraint system) in the steering wheel to supplement the protection afforded by the seatbelt. This airbag is fitted into the centre of the steering wheel. The steering wheel is marked srs airbag. Passe...

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    18 safety airbags (srs) location of the passenger airbag in left-hand drive and right-hand drive cars warning symbol on the combined instrument panel the airbag system is monitored continu- ously by the car’s electronic control system. The warning symbol on the combined instrument panel lights when ...

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    19 safety srs system, left-hand drive srs system the srs system consists of a gas generator surrounded by an inflatable airbag. A suffi- ciently violent collision trips sensors and ignites the gas generator, inflating the airbag with hot gas. To cushion the impact, the airbag deflates when compresse...

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    20 safety activating/deactivating the airbag (srs) indicator showing that the passenger airbag (srs) is deactivated. Pacos (option) the airbag (srs) for the front passenger seat can be deactivated. This is necessary if a child seat is to be placed there. Indicator a text message on the roof panel in...

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    21 safety switch for srs in on position. Switch position on = airbag (srs) activated. With the switch in this position, persons taller than 140 cm (4 ft 7) can sit in the front passenger seat, but never children in a child seat or on a booster cushion. Switch for srs in off position. Off = airbag (s...

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    22 safety side airbags (sips) side airbag locations. Side airbags — sips bags a large proportion of the collision force is transferred by the sips to the floor, roof, beams, pillars, and other structural parts of the body. The side airbags on the driver and front passenger seats protect the chest ar...

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    23 safety left-hand drive sips bag system the sips bag system consists of a gas generator, side airbag and sensors. A suffi- ciently violent collision trips the sensors and ignites the gas generator, inflating the side airbag. The airbag inflates between the occupant and the door panel and thereby c...

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    24 safety inflatable curtain (ic) properties the inflatable curtain is a supplement to the sips system. It is concealed in the headlining along both sides of the roof and protects both front and rear seat passengers. The inflatable curtain is activated by the sips collision sensors if the car is hit...

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    25 safety whips protection against whiplash injury — whips the whiplash protection system (whips) consists of energy absorbing backrests and specially designed head restraints for the front seats. The system is actuated by a rear- end collision, where the angle and speed of the collision, and the na...

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    26 safety whips centre of the seat with as little space as possible between the head and the head restraint. You may place: • a child seat or booster cushion on the front passenger seat, provided the passenger airbag is not activated 1 . • a rear-facing child seat in the rear seat that uses the back...

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    27 safety when are the safety systems activated? If the airbags have been deployed, the following is recommended: • have the car transported to an authorised volvo workshop. Do not drive with deployed airbags. • let an authorised volvo workshop replace components in the car’s safety system. • always...

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    28 safety crash mode driving after a collision if the car is involved in a collision, the text crash mode – see manual may appear on the information display. This means that the car has reduced functionality. Crash mode is a protective state that is enforced when the collision may have damaged the c...

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    29 safety inspecting the airbags and inflatable curtains inspection intervals the decal on the door pillar(s) shows the dates (year, month) when you should contact an authorised volvo workshop to inspect and, if necessary, replace the airbags, belt tensioners and inflatable curtains. If you have que...

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    30 safety child safety children should sit comfortably and safely the position of a child in the car and the choice of equipment is dictated by the child’s height and weight, for more information, see page 32. Children of all ages and sizes must always sit correctly secured in the car. Never allow a...

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    31 safety decals on the end of the dashboard decal located on the car’s sun visor warning! Never place a child in a child seat or on a booster cushion in the front seat if the airbag (srs) is activated 1 . Failure to follow this advice can endanger the life of the child. 1. For information on activa...

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    32 safety child safety placement of children in the car weight/age front seat 1 outer rear seat centre rear seat (0–9 months) rear-facing child seat, secured with seatbelt and straps. Use a protective cushion between the child seat and the dashboard. L 2 : type approval no. E5 03135 rear-facing chil...

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    33 safety isofix fixture system for child seats (option) the outer rear seats have isofix attachment points. Contact a volvo dealer for further information on child safety equipment. Integrated booster cushion (option) volvo’s integrated booster cushion for the outer rear seats is specially designed...

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    34 safety child safety raising the booster cushion – pull that handle to raise the booster cushion (1). – grasp the cushion with both hands and push it backwards (2). – push until it locks in place (3). Check that: • the seatbelt is in contact with the child’s body and is not slack or twisted, and t...

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    35 safety replacing the booster cushion it is important that the integrated booster cushion is properly secured. Therefore, leave replacement and any repair of the cushion to an authorised volvo workshop. Do not modify or adapt the booster cushion in any way. Fitting a child seat volvo has child saf...

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    36 safety v50 book w446.Book page 36 thursday, september 9, 2004 10:27 am.

  • Page 38: Instruments and Controls

    37 instruments and controls combined instrument panel 38 indicator and warning symbols 39 information display 43 electrical socket and switches on centre console 44 lighting panel 45 left-hand stalk switch 47 right-hand stalk switch 49 cruise control (option) 51 steering wheel keypad (option) 52 ste...

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    38 instruments and controls combined instrument panel 1. Speedometer 2. Direction indicators, left 3. Warning symbol 4. Information display — the display presents information and warning messages, outside temperature and the time. When the ambient temperature is between +2 °c and –5 °c, a snowflake ...

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    39 instruments and controls indicator and warning symbols indicator and warning symbols all indicator and warning symbols light up when the ignition key is turned to position ii before starting. This is to check that the symbols/lights are working. When the engine starts, all the symbols should go o...

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    40 instruments and controls indicator and warning symbols indicator symbols — left-hand side 1. Fault in car’s emissions system drive to an authorised volvo workshop to have the system checked. 2. Abs fault if this symbol lights, the system is not working. The car’s regular brake system continues to...

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    41 instruments and controls 3. Airbags – srs if this symbol remains on or comes on while driving, it means a fault has been detected in the seatbelt buckle, srs, sips, or ic system. Drive directly to an authorised volvo workshop to have the system checked. 4. Low oil pressure if this symbol lights u...

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    42 instruments and controls indicator and warning symbols reminder — doors not closed if one of the doors, the bonnet 1 or the tailgate is not properly closed, the driver will be reminded of this. Low speed if the car is travelling at more than 7 km/h, the information symbol will light and one of th...

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    43 instruments and controls information display messages when a warning or indicator symbol come, a message appears on the information display. – press the read button (a). Switch between messages with the read button. Fault messages are stored in the memory until the fault is rectified. Note! If a ...

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    44 instruments and controls electrical socket and switches on centre console electrical socket, dstc system, extra equipment 12 v electrical socket the electrical socket can be used for 12 v accessories, such as mobile phone chargers and coolers. The maximum current is 10 a. For the socket to supply...

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    45 instruments and controls lighting panel 1. Headlamp levelling this control adjusts the height of the headlamp beam. This is used when the car is so heavily laden that it affects the height of the beams. • normal bean height - move the control upward (0). • lowered beam height - move the control d...

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    46 instruments and controls lighting panel 6. Rear fog lamp ignition key in position ii: press the button to switch on the rear fog lamp. The rear fog lamp lights along with the front fog lamps or main/dipped beam. The led in the button and the symbol in the combined instrument panel light. If the f...

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    47 instruments and controls left-hand stalk switch direction indicators, light switch and main beam flash resistance point position (1) when changing lanes or overtaking, move the lever until you feel a distinct resistance. The lever returns when released. This action results in three flashes. Norma...

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    48 instruments and controls left-hand stalk switch • speed in miles per hour 1 • current fuel consumption • average fuel consumption • range to empty fuel tank average speed when the ignition is switched off, the average speed is stored and used as the basis of the new value when you continue drivin...

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    49 instruments and controls right-hand stalk switch windscreen wipers a. Windscreen and headlamp washers b. Rain sensor - on/off c. Thumbwheel d. Rear window wiper and washer windscreen wipers off the windscreen wipers are off when the stalk switch is in position 0. Single sweep raise the stalk swit...

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    50 instruments and controls right-hand stalk switch rain sensor (option) the rain sensor detects the amount of water on the windscreen so that the windscreen wipers automatically increase or decrease speed. The sensitivity of the rain sensor is adjusted with the thumbwheel (c). Turn the thumbwheel u...

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    51 instruments and controls cruise control (option) activating the controls for cruise control are to the left of the steering wheel. Setting the desired speed: – press the cruise button. Cruise is shown on the combined instrument panel. – touch + or — to lock the vehicle speed. Cruise on appears on...

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    52 instruments and controls steering wheel keypad (option) the four buttons at the bottom of the steering wheel keypad control the radio and the telephone. The function of a button depends on which system is active. The steering wheel keypad can be used to scroll between preset stations, change cd/m...

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    53 instruments and controls steering wheel adjustment, hazard warning flashers steering wheel adjustment the steering wheel can be adjusted for both height and reach. – pull the lever towards you to release the steering wheel. – adjust the steering wheel to the position that suits you best. – push b...

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    54 instruments and controls parking brake, electrical socket parking brake (handbrake) the lever is located between the front seats. The parking brake acts on the rear wheels. A warning symbol on the combined instrument panel lights when the brake is applied. The warning symbol lights even if the pa...

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    55 instruments and controls power windows operation the power windows are operated using the controls in the door armrests. The ignition key must be in position i or ii for the power windows to operate. The windows continue to work when the car is stopped and ignition key removed, provided neither o...

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    56 instruments and controls power windows blocking rear power windows and electric child safety locks 1 blocking power windows in the rear doors the switch led is lit. The rear door windows can only be operated from the driver’s door. Note! If the car has electric child safety locks 1 on the rear do...

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    57 instruments and controls rear power windows the rear door windows can be operated with the control on each door or with the switch on the driver’s door. If the led in the switch for blocking the rear power windows (located in the control panel in the driver’s door) is lit, the rear door windows c...

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    58 instruments and controls rearview and door mirrors interior rearview mirror dipping 1. Dip the mirror with the lever 2. Normal position 3. Dipped position. Use this to reduce annoying dazzle from the headlights of following vehicles. Autodimming (option) a sensor (4) on the bottom edge of the mir...

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    59 instruments and controls magnetic zones adjusting the zone the earth is divided into 15 magnetic zones. The compass is set for the geographical area to which the car was delivered. Select a different compass area as follows: – turn on the ignition. – press and hold button (1) for at least three s...

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    60 instruments and controls rearview and door mirrors – press the l and r button at the same time. – release them after approximately one second. The mirrors automatically stop in the fully retracted position. Folding out the mirrors – press the l and r button at the same time. The mirrors automatic...

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    61 instruments and controls power sunroof (option) open positions the sunroof controls are located in the roof panel. The sunroof can be opened to two positions: a. Ventilation position, raised at the rear edge b. Sliding position, backwards/forwards the ignition key must be in position i or ii. 1. ...

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    62 instruments and controls power sunroof (option) closing using the remote control or central locking button closing using the remote control or central locking button: – press and hold the lock button for two seconds. The sunroof and windows close and the doors lock. If you need to interrupt closi...

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    63 instruments and controls personal preferences control panel possible settings personal preferences can be set for some of the car’s functions: the locks, climate control and audio functions. For audio functions, see page 185. Control panel a. Display b. Menu c. Exit d. Enter e. Navigation use the...

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    64 instruments and controls personal preferences • drivers door first, then all others — one press of the remote control unlocks the driver’s door. A second press then unlocks all the other doors. Keyless door opening • all doors - all doors are locked or unlocked at the same time. • doors on the sa...

  • Page 66: Climate Control

    65 climate control general information on climate control 66 manual climate control, a/c 68 electronic climate control, ecc (option) 70 air distribution 73 fuel-driven parking heater (option) 74 v50 book w446.Book page 65 thursday, september 9, 2004 10:27 am.

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    66 climate control general information on climate control air conditioning the climate control system cools or heats, and dehumidifies the air entering the passenger compartment. The car is equipped with either manual (a/c) or electronic climate control (ecc). Note! The air conditioning can be switc...

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    67 climate control ecc (option) actual temperature the temperature you select corresponds to the physical experience with reference to factors such as air speed, humidity and solar radiation in and around the car. Sensor location: • the sun sensor is on the top side of the dashboard. • the temperatu...

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    68 climate control manual climate control, a/c control panel 1. Fan 2. Recirculation 3. Defroster 4. Air distribution 5. Ac - on/off 6. Heated front left seat 7. Heated front right seat 8. Rear window and door mirror defrosters 9. Temperature functions fan increase or decrease the fan speed by turni...

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    69 climate control timer the timer function minimises the risk of icing, misting and bad air if recirculation is selected. See the personal preferences section, page 63, for how to activate and deactivate the function. Recirculation is always disen- gaged when you select defroster (3). Defroster def...

  • Page 71

    70 climate control electronic climate control, ecc (option) control panel 1. Auto 2. Fan 3. Recirculation/air quality system 4. Defroster 5. Air distribution 6. Ac - on/off 7. Heated front left seat 8. Heated front right seat 9. Rear window and door mirror defrosters 10. Temperature functions auto t...

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    71 climate control recirculation recirculation can be used to shut out bad air, exhaust fumes, etc. From the passenger compartment. The air in the passenger compartment is recirculated. No outside air is taken into the car when this function is activated. If the air in the car recir- culates for too...

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    72 climate control electronic climate control, ecc (option) controlled automa tically. When defroster (4) is selected, the air conditioning system is set for maximum dehumidification. Heated front seats (option on certain markets) to activate front seat heating: – higher heat level: press the button...

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    73 climate control air distribution air distribution air distribution use: air distribution use: air to windows. Some air flows to the dashboard air vents. The air is not recircu- lated. Air conditioning is always engaged. To remove ice and misting quickly. Air to the floor and windows. Some air flo...

  • Page 75

    74 climate control fuel-driven parking heater (option) general information about heaters the parking heater can be started immedi- ately or set with two different start times using timer 1 and timer 2. Here, start time refers to the time the car is heated and ready. The car’s electronic system calcu...

  • Page 76

    75 climate control activating the heater – enter the time when the car is to be used. Press reset (c) to enter the hours and minutes. – press and hold the reset button until the timer is activated. Parking on a hill if the car is parked on a steep hill, the front of the car should point downhill to ...

  • Page 77

    76 climate control fuel-driven heater (option) messages on the display when timer 1, timer 2 and direct start are activated, the information symbol on the combined instrument panel lights and an explanatory text appears on the infor- mation display. The display also indicates which timer is active w...

  • Page 78: Interior

    77 interior front seats 78 interior lighting 80 storage spaces in the passenger compartment 82 rear seat 84 cargo area 86 v50 book w446.Book page 77 thursday, september 9, 2004 10:27 am.

  • Page 79

    78 interior front seats seating position the driver’s and passenger seats can be adjusted to the optimum sitting and driving positions 1. Forward/backward: lift the handle to adjust the distance to the steering wheel and pedals. Check that the seat is locked after changing position. 2. Raise/lower t...

  • Page 80

    79 interior power seat (option) preparations the seat is normally adjusted with the ignition key is in position i or ii. It can also be adjusted within 10 minutes of the door being unlocked with the key or remote control. If the door is closed and the ignition key is not yet in the ignition, or is i...

  • Page 81

    80 interior interior lighting front seat lighting 1. Lighting for left-hand side 2. Switch 3. Lighting for right-hand side the lighting in the front part of the passenger compartment is controlled with the buttons in the roof console. Switch (2) has three positions for all passenger compartment ligh...

  • Page 82

    81 interior vanity mirror 1 the light comes on automatically when the cover is lifted. 1. Option on certain markets. V50 book w446.Book page 81 thursday, september 9, 2004 10:27 am.

  • Page 83

    82 interior storage spaces in the passenger compartment v50 book w446.Book page 82 thursday, september 9, 2004 10:27 am.

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    83 interior storage spaces 1. Storage pocket (also on the front edge of the front seat cushions). 2. Compartment in door panel. 3. Ticket clip. 4. Glovebox. 5. Waste bin (accessory). 6. Storage compartment and cup holder. 7. Storage compartment and cup holder. Glovebox the owner’s manual and maps ca...

  • Page 85

    84 interior rear seat centre rear head restraint all head restraints can be adjusted vertically to suit the height of the passenger. The upper edge of the head restraint should be aligned with the middle of the back of the head. Raise the head restraint if necessary. To lower the head restraint, pre...

  • Page 86

    85 interior – pull the lock (2) catch up and forward to release the backrest. A red indicator on the lock catch shows that the backrest is no longer locked in place. – fold the backrest (3) forward halfway and remove the head restraint. The centre seat’s head restraint must be lowered fully or remov...

  • Page 87

    86 interior cargo area safety grille (option) the safety grille is designed to help prevent loads or pets from being thrown forward in the passenger compartment in the event of sudden braking. For safety reasons, the grille must always be correctly fastened and secured. Folding up if the safety gril...

  • Page 88

    87 interior removing the cargo cover remove the cargo cover as follows: – press the buttons on the cargo cover and pull the end pieces out of the side panels. Release the buttons, lift the cover and remove it from the car. Opening the storage cover – open the cover by pressing on the cargo cover at ...

  • Page 89

    88 interior cargo area removing the safety net cassette – lower the entire backrest. – press the cassette outward to release it from the mounting brackets. Using the safety net together with the cargo cover – tip the backrests slightly forward to access the safety net cassette. Start with the 40% se...

  • Page 90

    89 interior electrical socket in the cargo area fold down the cover to access the electrical socket. This socket works regardless of whether the ignition is on. If the ignition is switched off and an appliance requiring a current greater than 0.1 a is plugged into the electrical socket, a warning me...

  • Page 91

    90 interior v50 book w446.Book page 90 thursday, september 9, 2004 10:27 am.

  • Page 92: Locks and Alarm

    91 locks and alarm remote control with key blade 92 keyless drive (option) 95 locking and unlocking 97 child safety locks 99 alarm (option) 100 v50 book w446.Book page 91 thursday, september 9, 2004 10:27 am.

  • Page 93

    92 locks and alarm remote control with key blade remote control the car is supplied with two remote controls. These also work as ignition keys. The remote controls contain a removable metal key blade for the manual locking and unlocking of the driver’s door and the glovebox. A separate label with th...

  • Page 94

    93 locks and alarm removing the key blade to take the key blade out of the remote control: – slide the spring-loaded catch (1) to the side while pulling the key blade (2) out. Inserting the key blade be careful when inserting the key blade into the remote control. – hold the remote control with the ...

  • Page 95

    94 locks and alarm remote control with key blade changing the remote control battery if the locks repeatedly fail to respond to signals from the remote control at a normal distance, the battery should be changed (type cr 2032, 3 volt). – pull out the key blade. – place the remote control with the ke...

  • Page 96

    95 locks and alarm keyless drive (option) keyless lock and ignition system the keyless drive system allows the car to be unlocked, driven and locked without the need for a key. You simply have to have the remote control with you in a pocket or bag. The system makes it easier and more convenient to o...

  • Page 97

    96 locks and alarm keyless drive (option) interference to remote control function electromagnetic screening and fields can interfere with the keyless drive system. To avoid this: do not place the remote control near mobile phones, metallic objects or, for example, in a metal briefcase. If interferen...

  • Page 98

    97 locks and alarm locking and unlocking locking/unlocking the car from outside you can lock and unlock all the car’s doors and the tailgate simultaneously using the remote control. The driver’s door can be unlocked with the key blade. Automatic relocking if none of the doors or the tailgate are ope...

  • Page 99

    98 locks and alarm locking and unlocking locking the glovebox the glovebox can only be locked and unlocked with the removable key blade in the remote control. – unlock the glovebox (1) by turning the key a quarter of a turn (90 degrees) anticlockwise. The keyhole is vertical in the unlocked position...

  • Page 100

    99 locks and alarm child safety locks manual child lock in rear left door manual child locks in the rear doors to lock manually: the child safety locks are found on the trailing edge of the rear doors and are only accessible when the doors are open. Use the key blade to turn the lock and thus activa...

  • Page 101

    100 locks and alarm alarm (option) the alarm system when the alarm is armed, it continually monitors all alarm inputs. The alarm is triggered if: • a door, the bonnet or the tailgate is opened. • the tailgate is opened. • a non-approved key is used in the ignition or if an attempt is made to force t...

  • Page 102

    101 locks and alarm automatic alarm activation this function prevents you accidentally leaving the car without the alarm on. If none of the side doors or the tailgate are opened within two minutes of disarming the alarm (and the car has been unlocked with the remote control), the alarm is automatica...

  • Page 103

    102 locks and alarm alarm (option) the detectors are reactivated the next time the ignition is switched on. If the car has deadlocks, these are also re- engaged. Testing the alarm system testing the movement detector in the passenger compartment – open all the windows. – arm the alarm. Activation of...

  • Page 104: Starting and Driving

    103 starting and driving general 104 refuelling 105 starting the car 106 manual gearbox 109 automatic gearbox 111 all-wheel drive 114 brake system 115 stability system 117 parking assistance (option) 119 towing and recovery 121 start assistance 123 driving with a trailer 124 towing equipment 126 det...

  • Page 105

    104 starting and driving general economical driving driving economically means driving smoothly while thinking ahead and adjusting your driving style and speed to the prevailing conditions. • get the engine warmed up as soon as possible. • do not let the engine idle, but drive at light loads as soon...

  • Page 106

    105 starting and driving refuelling switch off the fuel-driven heater before refuelling. Opening the fuel filler flap open the fuel filler flap with the button on the lighting panel, see page 45. The engine must be switched off before the flap can be opened. The fuel flap is located on the rear righ...

  • Page 107

    106 starting and driving starting the car depending on the engine temperature when the engine is started, the idling speed after a cold start may be higher than normal for certain engine types. Volvo strives to minimise exhaust emissions by having the engine exhaust system reach the correct operatin...

  • Page 108

    107 starting and driving ignition keys and electronic immobiliser the ignition key must not hang with other keys or metal objects on the same key ring. The electronic immobiliser could be activated accidentally. Ignition switch and steering lock 0 – locked position the steering lock is activated whe...

  • Page 109

    108 starting and driving starting the car starting the car instead of an ignition key, the car has an ignition dial. The dial is used in the same way as the key. The only difference is that to start the car, either the clutch pedal (manual gearbox car) or brake pedal (automatic gearbox car) must be ...

  • Page 110

    109 starting and driving manual gearbox gear positions, five-speed depress the clutch pedal fully with each gear change. Remove your foot from the clutch pedal between gear changes! Follow the appropriate shifting pattern. For the best possible fuel economy, use the highest gear possible as often as...

  • Page 111

    110 starting and driving manual gearbox reverse gear inhibitor, six-speed (petrol) only engage reverse gear when the car is stationary. Gear positions, six-speed (diesel) depress the clutch pedal completely for each gear change. Remove your foot from the clutch pedal between gear changes. Follow the...

  • Page 112

    111 starting and driving automatic gearbox cold start when starting in low temperatures, the gear changes can sometimes feel hard. This is due to the gearbox oil’s viscosity at low tempera- tures. To minimise engine emissions, the gearbox shifts up later than normal when the engine is started at low...

  • Page 113

    112 starting and driving automatic gearbox mechanical gear selector inhibitor the gear selector can be moved freely between n and d. Other positions are locked with a latch that is released with the inhibitor button on the gear selector. Press the inhibitor button to move the lever forward or back b...

  • Page 114

    113 starting and driving released.. If the gear selector is moved to + (plus) the car changes up a gear. The selected gear is indicated in the combined instrument panel (see page 38). Note! Geartronic contains two safety functions: • geartronic does not permit downshifting/ kick-down which would res...

  • Page 115

    114 starting and driving all-wheel drive all-wheel drive – awd all-wheel drive is always engaged. All-wheel drive means that all four road wheels are driven at the same time. Power is automatically distributed between front and rear wheels. An electronically controlled clutch system distributes the ...

  • Page 116

    115 starting and driving brake system brake servo if the car is rolling or is being towed with the engine turned off, the brake pedal must be pressed about five times harder than when the engine is running. If the brake pedal is pressed when the engine is started, you will feel the pedal drop. This ...

  • Page 117

    116 starting and driving brake system emergency brake assistance – eba (emergency brake assistance) in case of sudden braking, full-strength braking is provided instantaneously. The eba function senses when heavy braking is underway by registering how quickly the brake pedal is depressed. Continue b...

  • Page 118

    117 starting and driving stability system when the system is in action, it may seem like the car does not respond normally to acceler- ation. This is because the system detects the amount of friction on the road surface and allows the different stability system functions to operate. The car is eithe...

  • Page 119

    118 starting and driving stability system symbols on the combined instrument panel the symbol lights and goes out again after about 2 seconds the symbol is lit for a system check when the car is started. Flashing warning symbol the sc function is operating to prevent the car’s drive wheels from spin...

  • Page 120

    119 starting and driving parking assistance (option) parking assistance front and rear general parking assistance is used as an aid to parking. A signal indicates the distance to a detected object. The frequency of the signal increases as you come closer to an object 1 in front of or behind the car....

  • Page 121

    120 starting and driving parking assistance (option) parking assistance sensors cleaning the sensors the sensors must be cleaned regularly to ensure that they work properly. Clean them with water and car shampoo. The sensors can react if covered by ice and snow. V50 book w446.Book page 120 thursday,...

  • Page 122

    121 starting and driving towing and recovery never tow the car to bump start it jump start the car with a donor battery if the battery is flat and the engine does not start. Do not bump start the car. Towing find out the highest legal speed for towing before towing the car. – turn the ignition switc...

  • Page 123

    122 starting and driving towing and recovery towing eye use the towing eye if the car needs to be towed on the road. The towing eye is attached in the recess on the right-hand side of the front or rear bumper. To fit the towing eye: – take out the towing eye. This is stored under the floor hatch in ...

  • Page 124

    123 starting and driving start assistance starting with a donor battery if the battery in the car has become flat, you can "borrow" electric current from either a separate battery or the battery in another car. Always make sure the crocodile clips on the jump leads are attached securely to eliminate...

  • Page 125

    124 starting and driving driving with a trailer general the load capacity is affected by extra acces- sories mounted on the car, such as a towbar, the load on the towball (75 kg with trailer hitched), load carriers and roof box, as well as the passengers’ combined weight. The load capacity of the ca...

  • Page 126

    125 starting and driving automatic gearbox, driving with a trailer parking on a hill: – apply the parking brake (handbrake). – move gear selector to the parking position p. Starting on a hill: – move the gear selector to driving position d. – release the parking brake (handbrake). Steep inclines: • ...

  • Page 127

    126 starting and driving towing equipment towbars the towball must be cleaned and greased regularly. If a towball hitch with vibration damper is used, it is not necessary to grease the towball. If the car is equipped with a detachable towbar, the towball mounting instructions must be followed carefu...

  • Page 128

    127 starting and driving specifications distance a fixed towbar: 1100 mm detachable towbar: 1100 mm maximum ball load: 75 kg distance b fixed towbar: 72 mm detachable towbar: 72 mm v50 book w446.Book page 127 thursday, september 9, 2004 10:27 am.

  • Page 129

    128 starting and driving detachable towbar fitting the towball – remove the guard plug. – ensure that the mechanism is in the unlocked position by turning the key clockwise. – check that the indicator window (3) shows red. If the window does not show red, press in (1) and turn the locking wheel anti...

  • Page 130

    129 starting and driving – insert the towball section until your hear a click. – check that the indicator window shows green. – turn the key anticlockwise to the locked position. Remove the key from the lock. V50 book w446.Book page 129 thursday, september 9, 2004 10:27 am.

  • Page 131

    130 starting and driving detachable towbar note! Check that the towball section is secure by pulling it up, down and back. If the towball section is not fitted correctly then it must be removed and refitted in accordance with the previous steps. Note! The trailer’s safety cable must be attached to t...

  • Page 132

    131 starting and driving removing the towball – insert the key and turn it clockwise to the unlocked position. – push in the locking wheel and turn it anticlockwise until you hear a click. – turn the locking wheel down fully, until it comes to a stop. Hold it in this position while pulling the towba...

  • Page 133

    132 starting and driving detachable towbar – insert the guard plug. V50 book w446.Book page 132 thursday, september 9, 2004 10:27 am.

  • Page 134

    133 starting and driving loading general the load capacity is affected by extra acces- sories mounted on the car, such as a towbar, the load on the towball (75 kg with trailer hitched), load carriers and roof box, as well as the passengers’ combined weight. The car’s load carrying capacity is reduce...

  • Page 135

    134 starting and driving adjusting headlamp pattern a. Headlamp pattern for left-hand traffic b. Right-hand traffic correct light pattern for left or right-hand traffic the headlamps’ projection can be adjusted to avoid dazzling other motorists. The correct pattern will also better illuminate the ve...

  • Page 136: Wheels and Tyres

    135 wheels and tyres general 136 tyre pressure 139 changing wheels 140 warning triangle and spare wheel 141 removing wheels 142 emergency puncture repair 144 v50 book w446.Book page 135 thursday, september 9, 2004 10:27 am.

  • Page 137

    136 wheels and tyres general driving characteristics and tyres the tyres greatly affect the car’s driving characteristics. The type of tyre, dimensions, tyre pressure and speed rating are important for how the car performs. When changing tyres, ensure that tyres of the same type and dimensions, and ...

  • Page 138

    137 wheels and tyres tyres with tread wear indicators tread wear indicators are narrow treadless bands across the width of the tread. On the side of the tyre are the letters twi (tread wear indicator). When only 1.6 mm of tread remains, this band is clearly visible. Change the tyres as soon as possi...

  • Page 139

    138 wheels and tyres general standard (1) and bulge acorn (2) wheel nuts rims and wheel nuts only use rims that are tested and approved by volvo and which are volvo genuine acces- sories. There are two types of wheel nut, depending on whether the rims are made of steel or aluminium. Tighten the whee...

  • Page 140

    139 wheels and tyres tyre pressure recommended tyre pressure the tyre pressure decal on the inside of the fuel filler flap shows what pressure the tyres should have with different load and speed conditions. Checking the tyre pressure check the tyre pressure regularly. The correct tyre pressure is sh...

  • Page 141

    140 wheels and tyres changing wheels the arrow shows the tyre’s direction of rotation. Summer and winter wheels when summer and winter wheels are changed they should be marked with which side of the car they were mounted on, for example l for left and r for right. Tyres with a tread pattern which ar...

  • Page 142

    141 wheels and tyres warning triangle and spare wheel warning triangle follow the regulations for the use of a warning triangle 1 . Place the warning triangle in a suitable place with regard to the traffic. – undo the case containing the warning triangle, it is attached with velcro. Take the warning...

  • Page 143

    142 wheels and tyres removing wheels set up the warning triangle if a wheel must be replaced at a busy location. Make sure that the car and jack are on a firm horizontal surface. – take out the spare wheel, jack and wheel spanner, which are found under the carpet in the cargo area. – apply the parki...

  • Page 144

    143 wheels and tyres fitting the wheel – clean the contract surfaces on the wheel and hub. – put on the wheel. Tighten the wheel nuts. – lower the car so that the wheel cannot rotate. – tighten the wheel nuts crosswise. It is important that the wheel nuts are tightened properly. Tighten to 85 nm. Ch...

  • Page 145

    144 wheels and tyres emergency puncture repair general cars which do not have a spare wheel are instead equipped with an emergency puncture repair kit. This kit can be used to both seal the puncture and to check and adjust the tyre pressure. The kit consists of an electric air compressor and an inte...

  • Page 146

    145 wheels and tyres the emergency puncture repair kit has limited abilities to seal tyres which have punctures in the wall of the tyre. Do not seal tyres with the emergency puncture repair kit if they have larger slits, cracks, irregularities or similar damage. The emergency puncture repair kit wit...

  • Page 147

    146 wheels and tyres emergency puncture repair inflating tyres set up the warning triangle if a tyre must be inflated in an area close to traffic. – ensure that the orange switch (2) is in position 0 and take out the lead (5) and air hose (4) from the side compartment (3). – screw the air hose’s val...

  • Page 148

    147 wheels and tyres sealing punctured tyres set up the warning triangle if emergency tyre repairs must be carried out in an area where there is other traffic. – remove the decal (1) regarding the highest permitted speed from the emergency puncture repair kit and stick it on the steering wheel where...

  • Page 149

    148 wheels and tyres emergency puncture repair – immediately drive about 3 km, at a maximum speed of 80 km/h, to allow the sealing fluid to seal the tyre well. – check the tyre pressure again: note! Do not raise the orange-coloured part (7) when only the compressor is to be used for inflation. – con...

  • Page 150

    149 wheels and tyres changing the sealing fluid canister the canister of sealing fluid should be changed before the best-before date has expired, see date label (1), or after the tyre has been sealed. After use, the canister (6) with holder (8) and air hose (10) should be changed. The canister can b...

  • Page 151

    150 wheels and tyres emergency puncture repair – remove the speed label (4) and date label (1), and open the safety catch (5). Loosen the case (3) and take it off. – push down the button (8) while turning the canister (6) and the holder (9) clockwise. Remove them. – pull out the air hose (10). – wip...

  • Page 152: Car Care

    151 car care cleaning 152 touching up paintwork 154 rustproofing 155 v50 book w446.Book page 151 thursday, september 9, 2004 10:27 am.

  • Page 153

    152 car care cleaning washing the car wash the car as soon as it becomes dirty. Use car shampoo. Dirt and road salt can lead to corrosion. • do not park the car in direct sunshine. Washing a car with hot paintwork can cause permanent paintwork damage. Wash the car in a carwash with waste water separ...

  • Page 154

    153 car care cleaning seatbelts use water and a synthetic detergent. A special textile cleaning agent is available from you volvo dealer. Make sure the seatbelt is dry before allowing it to retract. Polishing and waxing polish and wax the car if the paintwork is dull or to give the paintwork extra p...

  • Page 155

    154 car care touching up paintwork paintwork paint is an important part of the car’s rustproofing and should therefore be checked regularly. To avoid the onset of rust, damaged paintwork must be rectified immediately. The most common types of paintwork damage are stone chips, scratches, and marks on...

  • Page 156

    155 car care rustproofing inspection and maintenance your car received a thorough and complete rustproofing at the factory. Parts of the body are made of galvanised sheet metal. The underbody is protected by a wear-resistant anti-corrosion compound. And, a thin, penetrating rustproofing fluid was sp...

  • Page 157

    156 car care v50 book w446.Book page 156 thursday, september 9, 2004 10:27 am.

  • Page 158: Maintenance and Service

    157 maintenance and service volvo service 158 self-maintenance 159 bonnet and engine compartment 160 diesel 161 oils and fluids 162 wiper blades 166 battery 167 bulbs 169 replacing bulbs 170 fuses 175 v50 book w446.Book page 157 thursday, september 9, 2004 10:27 am.

  • Page 159

    158 maintenance and service volvo service volvo service programme before the car left the factory, it was thoroughly test driven. It was checked again in accordance with volvo car corporation regulations before it was handed over to you. To keep your volvo as safe and reliable as possible, follow th...

  • Page 160

    159 maintenance and service self-maintenance before starting work on the car battery check that the battery cables are correctly connected and tightened. Never disconnect the battery when the engine is running (e.G. If replacing the battery). Never use a quick charger to charge the battery. The batt...

  • Page 161

    160 maintenance and service bonnet and engine compartment opening the bonnet to open the bonnet: – pull the handle on the far left under the dashboard. You will hear when the catch releases. – insert your hand under the centre of the front edge of the bonnet and press the safety catch to the right. ...

  • Page 162

    161 maintenance and service diesel fuel system diesel engines are sensitive to contaminants. Only use diesel from a well-known oil company. Never fill up with diesel if the quality is dubious. The large oil companies also produce a special winter-grade diesel for temperatures around freezing. This f...

  • Page 163

    162 maintenance and service oils and fluids dipstick, petrol engines checking and changing the engine oil and oil filter the service and warranty booklet specifies suitable intervals for changing the oil and oil filter. Shorter intervals are recommended if driving in adverse conditions. See page 158...

  • Page 164

    163 maintenance and service checking the oil in a cold engine: – wipe the dipstick clean before checking the level. – check the oil level using the dipstick. The oil level must be between the min and max marks. – if the level is close to the min mark, start by topping up with 0.5 litres of oil. Top ...

  • Page 165

    164 maintenance and service oils and fluids checking and topping up the coolant when topping up the coolant, follow the instructions on the packaging. It is important that the mixture of coolant concentrate and water is correct for the prevailing weather conditions. Never top up with water only. The...

  • Page 166

    165 maintenance and service braking, such as driving in mountains or tropical climates with high humidity. Checking and topping up the power steering fluid check the level at every service. The fluid does not require changing. The fluid level must be between the min and max marks. See the capacities...

  • Page 167

    166 maintenance and service wiper blades changing the wiper blades – lift up the wiper arm and position the wiper blade at 90 degrees to the wiper arm. – pull the wiper blade off the shaft, straight out to the side. – fit the new wiper blade (1), at 90 degrees to the wiper arm. – position the wiper ...

  • Page 168

    167 maintenance and service battery battery care the service life and function of the battery is influenced by factors such as the number of starts, discharging, driving style, driving conditions and climatic conditions. For the battery to function satisfactorily, consider the following: • regularly...

  • Page 169

    168 maintenance and service battery changing the battery removing the battery: – switch off the ignition and remove the key. – unscrew the cover over the battery. – wait at least 5 minutes before touching any electrical terminals. This allows time for the information in the car’s electrical system t...

  • Page 170

    169 maintenance and service bulbs general all bulb specifications are given on page 221. The following list contains bulbs and point- source lamps that are specialised or unsui- table for changing except at a workshop: • general interior lighting in the roof. • reading lamps. • glovebox lighting. • ...

  • Page 171

    170 maintenance and service replacing bulbs dipped beam removing the cover and bulb: – remove the entire lamp housing. – bend aside the catches and remove the cover. – unplug the connector from the bulb. – release the spring clip that secures the bulb. First, press it to the left to release it, then...

  • Page 172

    171 maintenance and service position/parking lamps – pull out the bulb holder with a pair of pliers. Do not pull out the bulb holder by pulling the electrical cable. – replace the bulb. – press the bulb holder back into place. It can only be fitted in one way. Direction indicators – twist the bulb h...

  • Page 173

    172 maintenance and service replacing bulbs fog lamps – switch off all lights and turn the ignition key to position 0. – remove the panel from around the lamp housing. – remove the two torx screws securing the lamp housing and take out the lamp housing. – unplug the connector from the bulb. – turn t...

  • Page 174

    173 maintenance and service bulb holder location of the bulbs in the rear light cluster 1. Brake light 2. Position/parking lamps 3. Direction indicator 4. Rear fog lamp (one side) 5. Reversing lamp note! If the error message "bulb failure"/"check stop lamp" remains after a faulty lamp has been repla...

  • Page 175

    174 maintenance and service replacing bulbs cargo area – insert a screwdriver and gently turn so that the lamp housing comes loose. – remove the blown bulb. – fit a new bulb. Vanity mirror lighting removing the mirror glass: – insert a screwdriver underneath the lower edge, in the centre. Carefully ...

  • Page 176

    175 maintenance and service fuses all electrical functions and components are fused to protect the car’s electrical system from damage by short circuiting and overloading. The fuses are in two different locations in the car: • relay/fuse box in the engine compartment. • relay/fuse box in the passeng...

  • Page 177

    176 maintenance and service fuses 1. Radiator fan................................................................................... 50 a 2. Power steering.............................................................................. 80 a 3. Supply to passenger compartment fuse box.....................

  • Page 178

    177 maintenance and service 29. Fog lamp, front.............................................................................. 15 a 30. Engine control module (ecm) .....................................................3 a 31. Alternator voltage regulator ..................................................

  • Page 179

    178 maintenance and service fuses relay/fuse box in the passenger compartment the fuse box has 50 fuse positions. The fuses are located under the glovebox. The box also provides space for several spare fuses. Changing fuses: – remove the trim concealing the fuse box by pressing in the pin in the cen...

  • Page 180

    179 maintenance and service 37. Reserve ..................................................................................................- 38. Reserve ..................................................................................................- 39. Reserve .......................................

  • Page 181

    180 maintenance and service fuses 65. Infotainment system .......................................................................5 a 66. Infotainment control module (icm), infotainment relay coil ......................................................................................... 10 a 67. Reser...

  • Page 182: Infotainment System

    181 infotainment system audio and telephone 182 control panel 183 audio functions 185 radio functions 187 cd/md (option) 192 cd changer (option) 194 menu settings and options — audio 196 telephone (option) 198 telephone functions 200 menu settings and options — telephone 206 v50 book w446.Book page ...

  • Page 183

    182 infotainment system audio and telephone audio and telephone system (option) the infotainment system integrates the audio and telephone functions. The infotainment system can be used easily and conveniently using the common control panel and the steering wheel keypad. The control panel display in...

  • Page 184

    183 infotainment system control panel control panel on centre console control panel on centre console 1. Power – audio on/off 2. Phone – telephone on/off/standby 3. Volume – volume control 4. Cd/md – switches between cd and md (option) 5. Am/fm – switches between fm1, fm2 and am 6. Menu – opens the ...

  • Page 185

    184 infotainment system control panel – press exit to cancel, decline an option, or go back one step in the menu structure. – press enter to confirm, select or scroll from one submenu to the next submenu. If the battery voltage is low, a message appears on the display. The energy saving feature swit...

  • Page 186

    185 infotainment system audio functions audio on/off the ignition switch must at least be in position i. Press the power button to switch the audio system on or off. If the audio system is active when the ignition is switched off, it will reactivate automatically when the car is restarted. Selecting...

  • Page 187

    186 infotainment system audio functions dolby surround pro logic ii (certain models) dolby surround pro logic ii, with its centre loudspeaker in the dashboard, provides more realistic sound reproduction. The normal left and right stereo channels are divided into left-centre-right. In addition, ambie...

  • Page 188

    187 infotainment system radio functions tuning – select radio mode am, fm1 or fm2 using the am/fm button. – press the left or right arrow on the navigation button to search for the next strong station. – press one of the arrows again to initiate a new search. Manual tuning there are two ways to tune...

  • Page 189

    188 infotainment system radio functions radio data system — rds rds is a system that links together specific network transmitters. It is used, for example, to tune the correct frequency of a station irrespective of the transmitter or the active audio source (e.G. Cd). The system can also be used for...

  • Page 190

    189 infotainment system interruptions for news from the current station – select the radio with the am/fm button. – activate the station broadcasting the news items. – press menu. – select advanced audio settings and press enter. – select news station and press enter. – select news from current stat...

  • Page 191

    190 infotainment system radio functions alarm alarms are transmitted automatically. The function cannot be deactivated. Alarm! Is shown on the radio display when an alarm message is broadcast. The function is used to warn motorists of serious accidents or disasters. Programme type — pty use the pty ...

  • Page 192

    191 infotainment system automatic frequency updating the af function is normally activated and ensures that the radio tunes to the strongest available transmitter. Automatic frequency updating – press menu. Select the menu for the sound source and press enter. – select advanced radio settings and pr...

  • Page 193

    192 infotainment system cd/md (option) starting the cd/md player (option) activate the cd/md player by pressing the cd/md button. Insert a disc into the player. Cds if the quality of the cd does not comply with the requirements of standard en60908 or if it has been recorded using poor equipment, sou...

  • Page 194

    193 infotainment system ejecting a cd/md press the eject button to eject the disc. For traffic safety reasons, a cd remains ejected for only 12 seconds. The player will then feed the disc back into the player and switch to pause mode (n/a md). Press cd/md to reactivate the player. V50 book w446.Book...

  • Page 195

    194 infotainment system cd changer (option) starting the cd changer the cd changer can hold up to six discs. Starting the cd changer: – press the cd button. – select an empty slot using the buttons 1-6 (or up/down navigation button). The display shows which slots are empty. – insert a cd into the cd...

  • Page 196

    195 infotainment system disc text some cds have title information. The infor- mation is displayed as text on the display. Activating disc text – press menu. Select the menu for the sound source and press enter. – select disc text and press enter. If information is stored on the disc, this is shown o...

  • Page 197

    196 infotainment system menu settings and options — audio fm1/fm2 menu 1. News off/ 1 2. Tp on/off 1 3. Pty 3.1. Select pty 3.1.1. Clear all pty 3.1.2. List of pty 3.2. Search pty 3.3. Show pty on/off 4. Radio text on/off 1 5. Advanced radio settings 5.1. Tp 5.1.1. Tp station 5.1.2. Tp search on/off...

  • Page 198

    197 infotainment system cd changer menu 1. Random 1.1. Off 1 1.2. Single disc 1.3. All discs 2. News (off 1 ) 3. Tp (off 1 ) 4. Disc text (off 1 ) 5. Audio settings 5.1. Surround am/fm (certain models) 5.1.1. Dolby pro logic ii 5.1.2. 3 channel 5.1.3. Off 1 5.2. Surround cd/md (certain models) 5.2.1...

  • Page 199

    198 infotainment system telephone (option) telephone system components v50 book w446.Book page 198 thursday, september 9, 2004 10:27 am.

  • Page 200

    199 infotainment system 1. Antenna the antenna is mounted on the roof. 2. Steering wheel keypad the majority of the telephone functions can be controlled using the keypad. When the telephone is active, the keypad can only be used for telephone functions. Telephone information is always displayed on ...

  • Page 201

    200 infotainment system telephone functions sim card the telephone can only be used with a valid sim card (subscriber identity module). The card is provided by your network operator. Contact your network operator if you experience difficulties with the sim card. Insert the sim card to start using th...

  • Page 202

    201 infotainment system control panel on centre console 1. Phone – on/off/standby. 2. Menu – opens the main menu. 3. Enter – accept a call, select in the menu or activate the telephone from standby. Press enter once to display the last dialled number. 4. Exit – terminate/reject a call, scroll back i...

  • Page 203

    202 infotainment system telephone functions switch when the telephone system is active or in standby mode, a handset is shown on the display. If the car’s ignition is switched off while the telephone system is on, the system will be on the next time the ignition is switched on. No calls can be recei...

  • Page 204

    203 infotainment system privacy handset (option) making a call using the handset: – dial the number using the keypad on the centre console and lift the handset to make the call. Press the handset down before lifting it. The call is ended when the handset is hung back in its cradle. Adjust the handse...

  • Page 205

    204 infotainment system telephone functions scroll with the navigation button and press enter to make a selection. Several functions are available during a call while another call is on hold. Scroll with the navigation button and press enter to make a selection. Call volume control the call volume d...

  • Page 206

    205 infotainment system quitting text input: – erase all entered characters with by pressing and holding exit – return to the menu by again pressing and holding exit. Calling from the memory – press menu – scroll downward using the navigation button (or the left arrow button on the steering wheel to...

  • Page 207

    206 infotainment system menu settings and options — telephone telephone menu 1. Call log 1.1. Missed calls 1.2. Received calls 1.3. Outgoing calls 1.4. Erase list 1.4.1. All calls 1.4.2. Missed calls 1.4.3. Received calls 1.4.4. Outgoing calls 1.5. Call duration 1.5.1. Last call 1.5.2. Number of cal...

  • Page 208

    207 infotainment system menu options, description 1. Call log 1.1. Missed calls list of missed calls. You can choose to call, erase or store the number in the phone book. 1.2. Received calls list of received calls. You can choose to call, erase or store the number in the phone book. 1.3. Outgoing ca...

  • Page 209

    208 infotainment system menu settings and options — telephone 4.2. Call waiting select whether or not you want to be alerted during a phone call that there is another incoming call. 4.3. Automatic answer automatically answers incoming calls. 4.4. Call back calls a previously engaged number. 4.5. Cal...

  • Page 210: Technical Data

    209 technical data type designations 210 dimensions and weights 211 engine specifications 212 capacities 214 fuel 217 catalytic converter 219 electrical system 220 v50 book w446.Book page 209 thursday, september 9, 2004 10:27 am.

  • Page 211

    210 technical data type designations whenever contacting your volvo dealer and when ordering spare parts and accessories for your car, it makes things easier if you know your car’s type designation, vehicle identification number and engine number. 1. Type designation, vin, maximum permitted loads, c...

  • Page 212

    211 technical data dimensions and weights dimensions length: 451 cm width: 177 cm wheelbase: 264 cm front track: 154-155 cm rear track: 153-154 cm weights the kerb weight includes the driver, the fuel tank 90 % full and all fluids. The weight of passengers and accessories, such as a towbar, towball ...

  • Page 213

    212 technical data engine specifications engine type designation, component and serial number can be read on the engine, see page 210. 1.6 1.8 2.4 2.4i engine designation b4164s3 b4184s11 b5244s5 b5244s4 output (kw/rps) 74/100 92/100 103/83 125/100 (hp/rpm) 100/6000 125/6000 140/5000 170/6000 torque...

  • Page 214

    213 technical data engine type designation, component and serial number can be read on the engine, see page 210. T5 1.6d 2.0d 2.0d engine designation b5254t3 d4164t d4204t d4204t2 1 output (kw/rps) 162/83 81/67 100/67 98/67 (hp/rpm) 220/5000 110/4000 136/4000 133/4000 torque (nm/rps) 320/25-80 240/ ...

  • Page 215

    214 technical data capacities engine oil extreme driving conditions check the oil more often in extreme driving conditions such as alpine driving with a great deal of engine braking or motorway driving at high speed. These conditions may cause abnormally high oil temperatures and oil consumption. Pe...

  • Page 216

    215 technical data other fluids and lubricants important! The recommended transmission fluid must be used to prevent damage to the gearbox. Do not mix with any other transmission fluid. If the transmission is topped up with a different fluid, contact an authorised volvo workshop for servicing. Fluid...

  • Page 217

    216 technical data capacities washer fluid 4 cyl. Petrol/diesel 4.0 litres use a washer antifreeze recommended by volvo mixed with water at temperatures below freezing. 5 cyl. Petrol 6.5 litres fuel tank see page 217 1. Weights can vary depending on the engine variant. Contact an authorised volvo wo...

  • Page 218

    217 technical data fuel consumption, emissions and volume engine gearbox consumption litre/100 km emissions of co 2 (g/km) tank volume (litres) 1.6 b4164s3 manual 5 speed (ib5) 7.2 171 55 1.8 b4184s11 manual 5 speed (mtx75) 7.3 174 55 2.4 b5244s5 manual 5 speed (m56) 8.5 203 62 automatic gearbox (aw...

  • Page 219

    218 technical data fuel fuel consumption and emissions of carbon dioxide official fuel consumption figures are based on a standard driving cycle in accordance with eu directive 80/1268 comb. Fuel consumption figures may change if the car is equipped with extra equipment that affects the car’s weight...

  • Page 220

    219 technical data catalytic converter catalytic converter the purpose of the catalytic converter is to purify exhaust gases. It is located in the flow of exhaust gasses close to the engine so that it quickly reaches operating temperature. The catalytic converter consists of a monolith (ceramic or m...

  • Page 221

    220 technical data electrical system general 12 volt system with a voltage-regulated alter- nator. Single pole system in which the chassis and engine block are used as conductors. * cars equipped with high performance audio system. ** diesel cars with premium sound audio system, fuel-driven heater, ...

  • Page 222

    221 technical data electrical system bulbs lighting output w socket 1. Dipped beam 55 h7 2. Bi-xenon 35 d2s 3. Main beam 55 hb3 4. Brake lights, reversing lamps, rear fog lamp 21 ba15s 5. Direction indicators, front/rear (yellow) 21 bau 15s 6. Rear position/parking lamps, rear side marker lamps 5 ba...

  • Page 223

    222 technical data v50 book w446.Book page 222 thursday, september 9, 2004 10:27 am.

  • Page 224

    223 a a/c ....................................................................68 abs ................................................................ 115 additional heater ............................................76 air conditioning ..............................................66 air distributio...

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    224 fog lamps ............................................. 45 , 172 fuel consumption .............................217 , 218 fuel consumption, current ...........................48 fuel filler flap ........................................ 45 , 105 fuel system ...........................................

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    225 position lamps ..................................... 45 , 171 power steering fluid ................................... 165 power windows ..............................................55 puncture repair kit ...................................... 144 r rain sensor ....................................

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    226 washing the car .......................................... 152 waxing .......................................................... 153 weights ......................................................... 211 wheel nuts ................................................... 138 wheels, fitting .............

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    2005 v50 volvo 2 00 5 tp 7482 v o l v o v50 owner's manual tp 7663 (english). At 0446. Printed in sweden, elanders infologistics väst ab, mölnlycke 2004.